The Conservatives plan to introduce legislation that would prevent parliamentarians from counting time suspended from their duties toward their pensions.

According to the budget tabled by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty Tuesday, the legislation would ensure any senators or members of parliament suspended by a majority vote would not continue accruing pensionable service until they resume their seat in Parliament.

“Canadians expect that all parliamentarians will be held to the highest standards of accountability and that the integrity of our public office and institutions will be protected,” according to the budget released Tuesday.

“The actions of parliamentarians should be based on integrity, trust and respect for taxpayers’ dollars.”

The government said the measure would not be retroactive, meaning Senators Duffy, Pamela Wallin, and Patrick Brazeau will continue to count their suspension to their pensions, likely until the bill is passed. The three senators were suspended without pay last November in the wake of the Senate expense scandal.

The legislation will likely be included in the Conservatives’ next budget implementation bill, expected later this spring.

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